• Handicrafts
    Practising a handicraft requires the individual to be entered in the register of craftsmen in accordance with § 1 of the Handicrafts Regulation (HandwO).
    Responsible body: Chamber of Handicrafts OR The Point of Single Contact in Hamburg
  • Haulage
    The commercial or paid carriage of goods by vehicle where the permitted total weight including trailer exceeds 3.5 t requires a licence in accordance with § 3 of the Goods Transportation Act (GüKG).
    Responsible body: Agency of Urban Development and Environment V 23
  • Hospitality sector
    In future, a catering licence will be required where alcohol is served. No licence is required under the Hospitality Act if only alcohol-free beverages and prepared meals are sold.
    Responsible body: Consumer Protection Agency OR The Point of Single Contact in Hamburg
    Further Information can be found here.
  • Housing agent
    A licence is required in accordance with § 34 c of the German Industrial Code (GewO) for the commercial conclusion of contracts relating to housing or providing the opportunity to conclude such contracts.
    Responsible body: Consumer Protection Agency OR The Point of Single Contact in Hamburg